How far is Miami, FL from Milton, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Milton, FL is about 654.3 miles (1053 km), with a travel time of about 11h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 535 miles (861 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
654.32 mi
11h 55m
Flight
534.98 mi
860.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
534.98 mi
Kilometers
860.96 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
654.32 mi
Kilometers
1053.03 km
Drive Time
11h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 PM CDT
Return by in Miami
Fri, Apr 24, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
11h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:56 PM to 6:26 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Micanopy
FL

Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Miami
327.3 mi
05h 57m
To Milton
327 mi
05h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    264.6 mi · 4 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach

    2069 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Willing Street

    144 m · 16 sec · Willing Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broad Street

    1586 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ravine Street

    750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Alabama Street

    1402 ft · 48 sec · Alabama Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Milton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 57%
I 10 West
265 mi · 40%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Caroline Street
4.12 mi · 1%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
FL 87
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

265 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.3 mi
535 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micanopy
05h 57m from Miami
Leave By
12:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Milton?

The road trip is about 654.3 miles (1053 km) and usually takes 11h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 327.3 miles from Miami and 327 miles from Milton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 535 miles (861 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $95.78 one way or $191.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Milton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Micanopy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Micanopy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Micanopy.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

17 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

34 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

64 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Milton. Straight-line distance: 534.98 mi (860.96 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

City in Florida, United States

Population10,785
Coordinates30.6324100, -87.0396900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Milton (-87.03969, 30.63241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1053 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.09 gal
87.4 L · about $95.78
Round trip
$191.55
46.18 gal · 174.8 L
Estimated CO2
205.2 kg one way
Round trip: 410.4 kg / 905 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $95.78 $191.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $106.12 $212.24
Premium $4.90 $113.05 $226.10
Diesel $4.35 $100.44 $200.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Miami, FL and Milton, FL. The current time in Miami is 02:41:43, although it is 01:41:43 in Milton.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.